Chapel Hill, NC - October 29, 2009 - Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, today announced an oral presentation and a late-breaker poster on the company's lead product, CXL-1020, at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions. Cardioxyl's poster is one of only 30 late-breakers accepted this year.

Chris Kroeger, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals, commented, "We are thrilled to have this opportunity to share our growing understanding of the significant physiological effects of CXL-1020, particularly at such a prestigious conference devoted to cardiovascular health."

About Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals
Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of new classes of safe and effective therapeutic agents for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Cardioxyl has developed industry-leading expertise in the chemistry, biology and clinical applications of nitroxyl (HNO) technology. The company's core HNO platform has generated several preclinical and clinical candidates, including the company's lead compound, CXL-1020, currently in clinical development for ADHF. Cardioxyl is a privately held company financed by life science venture investors, including the Aurora Funds and New Enterprise Associates.